Book Covers . . .

They always say don’t judge a book by its cover. I have many problems with this point!

I have had situations in my life where it has been proven correct but so many more that has proven it wrong.

I’ll start with Jade. When I was about 14, I was walking home from school after a horrible PE lesson. I have always struggled with asthma, and honestly been embarrassed by it. I have lost friends due to asthma attacks previously so feeling wheezy was always scary for me. So, after this horrible PE lesson I was finding it hard to breath. But because I always thought it made me look weak, I never told anyone and I just sucked it up until I could get home and take my spray. I would always walk home with my mates but because I was walking so slow, they all walked off home ahead of me.

Walking home in tears finding it hard to breathe I heard a familiar voice behind me. It was Jade. Now I have to admit that I judge this girl. Due to her heavy emo make up and argumentative attitude in class. I never gave her the time of day and would sometimes go out of my way to not have to talk to her.

Riding on her bike she came beside me and asked if I was ok. Half bent over with no breath and tears streaming down my face I just nodded. I expected her to just ride off because I haven’t always been the nicest to her. But no. She knew I wasn’t okay and offered me her bike to sit on and she’ll take me home. Shocked at her kindness and my mistaken opinion I just looked at her. She helped me onto her bike, and she peddled away to get me home. From that day on I always tried to make sure I had an open mind about everyone I meet because sometimes they may be the one to stop and help.